According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.
GRIFFONS
Noun
griffons
plural of griffon
Source: Wiktionary
GRIFFON
Grif"fin, Grif"fon, n. Etym: [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to gryps, Gr.
1. (Myth.)
Definition: A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
2. (Her.)
Definition: A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; - - called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir. [Written also gryphon.]
4. An English early apple.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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